My son will be in the 8th grade this year (2009-2010) last year we found his teachers to be involued with the students and truly care about their education.
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Posted by a parent on 07/20/09
My 7th grader attended the 07-08 school year and had I known about 'blocked' scheduling I would have placed her elsewhere. I feel this scheduling is confusing and my child had 8 classes. That is too many for children of that age. My child struggled through and I had little cooperation from team leader,
... Read more counselors, and principal. Nothing I requested was done until I hounded each teacher and then did actually get any assistance. After speaking w/ several teachers..they also admitted the blocked scheduling was difficult and one actually mentioned that 'unless a student is extremely organized this is a set up for failure.' In a nut shell..the teachers may be good but administrators at the school are ineffective and by observation, lazy! Parents, please consider the blocked scheduling before enrolling your children at this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
The instructors have a different way of teaching. They do, hands-on,visual and auditory lessons. block scheduling is an amazing idea, that is implemented at this school. You learn so much more then prior years. The student council is amazing, they have spirit competitions nearly everyday. The security
... Read more guards are friendly and always on the ball. The attendance staff is bilingual and extremely friendly and beneficial. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/02/08
This a terrible school.... Lack of education, and teachers with a fake sense of reality. If your child is worth taking out of Kino then do so for their sake!
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I think this school is ausome! I am glad I get to go to this school.but there are a few stories of the teachers there. I'm not happy with the new schedule though.
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Posted by a student on 08/08/07
We are very disappointed in the lack of response or very inappropriate teacher-student interactions that we have experienced with our child from the teachers and staff at Kino. After two years of inappropriate or lack of response to issues, we are removing our child from Kino and enrolling at a charter
... Read more school. Also, in many instances our child has not been adequately challenged I've been on the PTO years back and the last two years a board member with the Music Arts Booster Group. The lack total of parent envolvement at a school of this size is amazing. Kino has had three pricipal's in three years. I finally think they have one that will make a difference, but it's too late for us. I wish Mr. Flax and the music dept. the best. They certainly have their work cut out for them! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/07
i think Kino Junior High is a great school and i enjoy going to it and if i live in mesa when i am older i am going to put my kids in Kino. But some of the teachers arent so great i think they should get new ones.
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Posted by a student on 07/03/07
Kino students get stamps on their PRIDE Cards if they are on time, have their materials, and have completed their homework. If they do not have those three items, or have a 'free stamp,' they may serve 30 minutes detention in a 'responsibility class' after school. This program has helped students
... Read more be responsible and have higher achievement scores. Kino's weakness lies with its administrators: four different principals since 2002. Still, many good instructors remain at Kino and sincerely care about their students. If we do not call back quickly, please give us a second call or email us. This academic year the school received new paint, carpeting, ceramic tile, and free breakfast for all students. The SIAC Committee promotes parental involvement. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/30/07
I have never been impressed by Kino. My father attended, I attended & my son attended and the only thing that has changed it the way it looks. I'm very glad we now have the option to go to a charter school. After 2 years there he found himself learning almost nothing. He started above his class and left
... Read more below. For the sake of your child's future please really evaluate before sending them to Kino. Good luck finding a public middle school that really prepares your child for the future! Read less
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Mesa schools — Kino Junior High School is located at 848 N Horne, Mesa AZ 85203. 848 N Horne is in the 85203 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Kino Junior High School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. Kino Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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